Across many cultures, a wedding is the most important signifier of one’s transition from girl to woman—and it rings especially true for Malian people. The entire marriage process can last for weeks as ...

Tulsi Yadav teaches Shoba Narayan about the application and design of mehndi, or henna, at the Dera Mandawa haveli in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Formerly a private mansion, the Dera Mandawa is now a hotel.